HELP NEEDED..
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Category: Saltwater Fishing
Forum Name: JetSki (PWC) fishing
Forum Description: Doing it on a ski....
URL: https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=96797
Printed Date: 06 Nov 2026 at 2:20am
Topic: HELP NEEDED..
Posted By: peeda
Subject: HELP NEEDED..
Date Posted: 12 Dec 2013 at 9:19pm
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Hi there, Looking to buy my first ski and just wanted your guys opinions on the following ski's i've found on TradeMe.. - I've done my reading through these forums and on the net such as latest model and lowest possible hours that the budget can stretch too. Just hoping you guys with the trained eye might be able to pick one that is better than the rest and point me in the right direction. 1. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/jetskis/yamaha/auction-671766631.htm" rel="nofollow - http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/jetskis/yamaha/auction-671766631.htm 2. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/jetskis/yamaha/auction-672260063.htm" rel="nofollow - http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/jetskis/yamaha/auction-672260063.htm 3. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/jetskis/yamaha/auction-672067250.htm" rel="nofollow - http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/jetskis/yamaha/auction-672067250.htm 4. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/jetskis/yamaha/auction-673966978.htm" rel="nofollow - http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/jetskis/yamaha/auction-673966978.htm - (saw someone owns this on FNET) - how many hours if you do read this? 5. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/jetskis/yamaha/auction-671766775.htm" rel="nofollow - http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/jetskis/yamaha/auction-671766775.htm 6. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/jetskis/yamaha/auction-667302827.htm" rel="nofollow - http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/jetskis/yamaha/auction-667302827.htm Any help on the above would be much appreciated! Cheers Peter |
Replies:
Posted By: Jet_ski_fisher
Date Posted: 23 Jan 2014 at 4:13pm
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I am a yamaha fan, only because it's fuel efficient, keeps me dry, smooth ride and can sit 3 if needed. if you can peeda get a ski all set up for fishing. saves getting the gear later on, and it will cost more if you don't.some want a ski for different reasons. if you are on facebook get hold of jetski fishing or jetski fishing channel both will help you.. ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow">  MH... Catch measure release...<*))))< |
Posted By: Fugu
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2014 at 9:05pm
| Stay away from supercharged. You say you want low hrs...........the skis that have problems are the ones that sit doing nothing. Don't be put off by a few hrs!!!! |
Posted By: Jet_ski_fisher
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2014 at 9:11pm
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super chargers are for thrill seekers with money to burn...imo ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow"> MH... Catch measure release...<*))))< |
Posted By: Fugu
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2014 at 9:18pm
| Superchargers = higher maintenance and poor fuel economy. I'm sure an extra buzz but not what you want 50km off shore or trolling for the day. Yammies have been great to me with over 400 trouble free hrs on my first one. |
Posted By: ski fisher
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2014 at 1:39pm
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Like J S F i like the yamaha FXHO is a great ski. Great for fishing and 3 up to take the kids for a blat. But i am doin more fishing off kayak nowadays, so am thinking of selling it. Done approx 130 hr. Whats your budget? |
Posted By: Jet_ski_fisher
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2014 at 1:58pm
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fugu man you love to ski eh :) i haven't even done 200 hours yet...prob the engine will die of old age waiting for the 400 hour mark, ski fisher, keep it under cover and use it for summer fun with the kids.. ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow"> MH... Catch measure release...<*))))< |
Posted By: peeda
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2014 at 7:21pm
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Hey guys, thanks for the replies! been checking out the FXHO's over the last few months. Have recently bought a house so jetski is on hold for a few months as I'm straight into reno's. However, are there any differences/problems between the 2007 and say 2012 FX HO's? Cheers
Peter |
Posted By: Robbo67
Date Posted: 02 Feb 2014 at 2:06pm
| Peter, speak to Kevin Geard at JetSkiMD down in Papakura, he'll give you really solid advice and does inspections etc I believe. |
Posted By: dedamm
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2014 at 10:11pm
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Thought a jetski was a cheaper/easier for one/more economical option to a boat....but seeing near new skis going for nearly half price on trademe, am I missing something? Also looking at buying a ski but rather confused...... ------------- Life's a "Beach"..........enjoy the ride! |
Posted By: Hatz
Date Posted: 11 Jul 2014 at 11:17pm
| Sold my boat to buy a FXSHO, awesome ski had no issues with supercharger.... reasonable on fuel depends how you ride it. |
Posted By: Zombie2k
Date Posted: 12 Jul 2014 at 3:26am
| Beware of us imports that have low hrs etc these may have been fiddled , do your homework online know what to look for and test ride!! 14k will get you into it easy as for a 2007 fxho yammy with all the kit u need |